EBSCO Learning Express Library

The State of Alabama Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting responses for EBSCO Learning Express Library with full-text access to Library Information Science & Technology Abstracts, with responses due October 2, 2026 and a valid contract period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Responses must be submitted electronically through Alabama Buys. Suppliers must be registered in Alabama Buys, acknowledge receipt of the solicitation and all amendments, certify compliance with all terms and conditions, and affirm no collusion. All suppliers must comply with federal immigration law; those employing workers in Alabama must provide E-Verify enrollment documentation. Suppliers must certify registration and remittance of Alabama state and local sales and use taxes.

The contract is governed by Alabama law with exclusive venue in Montgomery. The State is exempt from sales tax and will not indemnify suppliers. The State reserves the right to conduct cost realism and price reasonableness analysis on bids and may request proof of qualifications, including manufacturer authorizations and insurance certificates, after bid opening.

The contract may be renewed annually by written agreement up to a total contract cost of $25,000 or a maximum period of five years from the effective date. Price escalations not to exceed 5 percent of annual contract cost may be considered if material or labor costs significantly increase, supported by manufacturer documentation and industry-specific price indices. Suppliers must accept electronic payment methods at no additional cost to the State. Bids exceeding $25,000 require a completed Disclosure Statement with the proposal; for competitively bid contracts, the statement is required only from the awarded supplier within ten days of award.